{"id":1603,"date":"2025-08-02T19:24:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=1603"},"modified":"2025-08-02T19:24:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:24:24","slug":"nominating-panel-and-committee-for-arts-awards-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=1603","title":{"rendered":"Nominating Panel &amp; Committee for ARTS Awards Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dallas Market Center (<a href=\"http:\/\/dallasmarketcenter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMC<\/a>) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.accessoriesresourceteam.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ART<\/a>, the creative home furnishings network, have listed the names of the ARTS Awards committee and nominating panel \u2013 which includes <em>Lighting News Now<\/em> \u2013 for the upcoming 36th ARTS Awards. The event will take place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ARTS Awards committee consists of three industry professionals charged with overseeing the nomination and selection of the ARTS Awards, including the categories of Academy of Achievement and HEARTS Award. They also serve on the nominating panel. The members of the committee are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Teddie Garrigan, Co-Founder, Coco &amp; Dash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cindy Rogers, President, CSR Associates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Bob Ulrich, VP of Sales &amp; Marketing, Currey &amp; Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ARTS Awards nominating panel is made up of independent industry professionals who will review the hundreds of nominees. Their evaluations will determine the list of ARTS Awards finalists, who will subsequently submit their materials for judging in the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The members of the nominating panel are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Saana Baker, editor-in-chief, The Textile Eye<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dorothy Belshaw, independent consultant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Beth Bender, principal &amp; co-founder, Dove Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cherry Bernish, Dallas Metro Sales representative, In-Detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Laurie Burns, executive director, The Gift and Home Trade Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Jenny Cano, director, Interior Design Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Patti Carpenter, principal, Carpenter + Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Asha Chaudhary, president &amp; CEO, Jaipur Living<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Todd Director, president, Connecticut Lighting Centers\/Restoration Lighting Gallery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Caroline Hipple, HB2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Ruth Ann Janson, president of financial &amp; marketing services, Dove Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Russ Jones, design &amp; hospitality sales representative, Ivystone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Leslie Killingsworth, senior vp\/marketing &amp; merchandise, Progressive Lighting\/Lee Lighting\/Savoy House<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Connie Lineberry, president, Connie Lineberry &amp; Associates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Linda Longo, editor-in-chief, <em>Lighting News Now<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Monica Loving, vp\/vendor development, Ivystone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Jaye Anna Mize, vp advisory + partnerships, Future Snoops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Warren Shoulberg, home furnishings journalist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cheminne Taylor Smith, CEO, Cheminne.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Mary Beth Zaehringer, founder, MBR Public Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ARTS Awards process starts with industry professionals, companies, and individuals submitting nominations online across various categories. An independent panel of experts reviews these nominations and selects a shortlist of finalists. Finalists then submit materials for evaluation by a separate judging panel. Winners will be announced at the ARTS Awards ceremony on January 9, where they are celebrated for their excellence. Neither membership in ART nor representation at Dallas Market Center is necessary to nominate or to be a finalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about ARTS Awards, click <a href=\"http:\/\/dallasmarketcenter.com\/ArtsAwards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold media and organization sponsors for the ARTS Awards are: Designers Today, Furniture Today, Gifts &amp; Decorative Accessories, Home Accents Today, and Home Textiles Today. Silver media and organization sponsors for the ARTS Awards are: <strong><em>Lighting News Now<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Decor News Now<\/em><\/strong>. Bronze media and organization sponsors for the ARTS Awards are: Modern Luxury &#8211; Texas Interiors, PaperCity, Luxe Business of Home, Interior Design Society, Aspire Design and Home, and Sustainable Furnishings Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For upcoming markets, visit the DMC website and download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasmarketcenter.com\/mobileapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile app<\/a>. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting DMC on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dallasmarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dallasmarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/dallasmarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.dallasmarketcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMC Daily Dose<\/a>, and use #ARTSAwards to stay connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit the ARTS Awards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasmarketcenter.com\/artsawards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. use #ARTSAwards to stay connected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dallas Market Center (DMC) and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have listed the names of the ARTS Awards committee and nominating panel \u2013 which includes Lighting News Now \u2013 for the upcoming 36th ARTS Awards. 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